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British Gypsum have erected a trial mast to assess the viability of using wind power to supplement and replace traditional energy sources at its manufacturing plants in the UK.

Plumbing and heating supplier William Wilson announced today that they will roll out their Express business and will launch first Scottish branch.

BSS have opened a brand new 47,500sq ft national distribution centre for linear product at Cross Point Business Park, near Coventry.

The British Safety Council (BSC) are supporting a Europe-wide campaign to tackle common workplace injuries.

Simpson Strong-Tie are celebrating after scooping the top spot in one of the categories at a recent awards ceremony.

B&Q has delivered a 5% sales growth and a retail profit increase of 13% before store revamp costs in the 26 weeks to August 4. However, ceo Gerry Murphy has warned that the second half is likely to be tougher.

Wolseley have announced an impressive 15% increase in annual turnover for the year ending July 31 2007. However, a poorer performance in the US meant profits did not jump proportionally, seeing a 10% decline in the same period.

Promat have acquired fellow fire protection specialists Cafco International for an undisclosed sum.

This year's BMJ Golf Classic reached its conclusion in style last week as the remaining players crossed the channel to take part in the competition final in Le Touquet.

Two of the UK's leading suppliers in the hard landscaping sector, Marshalls and Bradstone, are working with the Carbon Trust in order to reduce not just their own carbon footprints, but that of the industry as a whole.